Hare's umbrella
Syneilesis aconitifolia

Family: Asteraceae

What it is like

A herb. It grows 70-120 cm tall. It has rhizomes that are short and lie along the ground. The stem is erect and purple brown. There are usually 2 leaves on the stem. They are 20-30 cm across and divided like fingers on a hand. They are grey underneath.

Where it is found

It is a temperate plant. In north China it grows on the edges of forests and along roadsides between 500-1,800 m above sea level.

Countries/locations it is found in

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Russia

How it is used for food

Leaves eaten with oil and salt.

Edible parts

Leaves

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Synonyms

Cacalia aconitifolia Bunge; Senecio aconitifolius (Bunge) Turcz.;